Palmerton police log

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Assault

Criminal charges were filed against Randy Pastor, 19, of 210 Lehigh Avenue, Palmerton, for aggravated assault, and 2 counts of simple assault. The incident occurred on June 1 at 4:30 a.m. in the 200 block of Lehigh Avenue.

Criminal mischief

Criminal charges were filed against James Smiley, 40, last known address, 836 Mauch Chunk Road, Palmerton, for risking a catastrophe, recklessly endangering another person, and 2 counts of criminal mischief. The incident occurred on May 26 at 5:14 p.m. in the 800 block of Mauch Chunk Road.

Theft

Criminal charges were filed against Robert Holliday, 28, of 320 White Street, Bowmanstown, and Kevin Tansley, 25, of 795 W Princeton Avenue, Palmerton, for theft and receiving stolen property. The incident occurred on March 23 at 8:50 a.m. in the 500 block of Lafayette Avenue.

Public drunkenness

Edward Strohl, 58, of 866 Mauch Chunk Road, Palmerton, was cited for public drunkenness. The violation occurred on May 25 at 11:27 p.m. in the 800 block of Mauch Chunk Road.

Harassment

Randy Rice, 50, of 330 Lehigh Avenue, Palmerton, was cited for harassment. The violation occurred on June 3 at 12:50 p.m. in the 300 block of Lehigh Avenue.

Retail theft

Criminal charges were filed against Laura Redner, 29, of 795 Princeton Avenue, Palmerton, for retail theft. The incident occurred on May 23 at 8:28 p.m. in the 500 block of Delaware Avenue.

Disorderly conduct

Christine Mertz, 38, of 836 Mauch Chunk Road, Palmerton, was cited for disorderly conduct. The violation occurred on May 26 at 6:31 p.m. in the 100 block of Delaware Avenue.

Speeding

A citation was issued to Megan Gillispie, 19, of 661 Lime Street, Palmerton, for speeding. The violation occurred on May 25 at 10:17 p.m. in the 200 block of Delaware Avenue.

Traffic violation

John Jarvis, 69, of 7355 Interchange Road, Palmerton, was cited for right of way of pedestrians in crosswalks. The violation occurred on May 31 at 2:16 p.m. at Fourth Street and Delaware Avenue.

Vehicle violation

Dennis Ringler, 36, of 637 Franklin Avenue, Palmerton, was cited for expired inspection. The violation occurred on June 5 at 5:33 p.m. in the 200 block of Delaware Avenue.

A citation was issued to John Paul IV, 28, of 630 Franklin Avenue, Palmerton, for expired inspection. The violation occurred on June 6 at 4:40 p.m. in the 200 block of Delaware Avenue.